Full-Time CityGate Grille Lead Cook
About The Position
Assist in executing daily food preparation at CityGate Grille. This role involves covering all stations, training and supervising other cooks, prepping food according to standardized recipes, and ensuring efficient operation of the work area. The Lead Cook must follow recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications, restock items as needed, and support the training of other staff members. Additionally, this position requires informing supervisors of equipment issues, properly storing food, and assisting with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen and storage areas. The Lead Cook must also adhere to all departmental policies and procedures and perform related duties as assigned. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.
Requirements
- High school Diploma or equivalent education.
- Culinary degree or pursuit of degree from a recognized culinary institute; or equivalent experience.
- Five or more years experience as a line cook preferred.
- Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Illinois food handlers certificate required.
- Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive.
- Neat and clean appearance.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be available to work nights weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years experience as a line cook
Responsibilities
- Covers all stations throughout the kitchen as necessary.
- Assist cooks 2, 3 and 4 in the preparation of foods according to guests’ orders or supervisors’ instructions, following approved procedures.
- Trains and supervises Cooks 2, 3 & 4 in the preparation of food.
- Preps food for service in accordance with established standardized recipes.
- Sets up station and ensures that the work area is operated in an efficient manner.
- Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by the management.
- Restock items as needed throughout the shift.
- Supports all training of other staff members as needed.
- Informs supervisor of any kitchen equipment or machinery that is not working properly.
- Properly stores food in designated containers and areas according to health department guidelines.
- Assists in the cleaning, sanitation and organization or kitchen, walk-in coolers and all storage areas.
- Follows all CGG departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs all related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Major Medical Plans, Dental and Vision Insurance - single or family options available at employee’s election
- Basic Life & AD&D - 100% employer paid
- Short-Term Disability - 100% employer paid
- Supplemental Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident and Disability – single or family options available at employee’s election
- 401(k) Plan & Matching Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Time (up to 40 hours/year)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 9 Paid Holidays/Year
- Paid Jury Duty Time
- Paid Bereavement for immediate family members
- Partially-Paid Parental Leave
- Hotel/Restaurant Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Incentive Programs
- $250 signing bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
